Fair rating?Doogie Howser, M.D.· Season 1 · Episode 9
She Ain't Heavy, She's My Cousin
Vinnie is stuck on a blind date with Wanda's "big-boned" cousin, a girl with a self-image problem not unlike a plastic-surgery patient at the hospital, who's willing to pay through the nose for a perfect body.
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#26In Season 1of 26 rated episodes
#92All-timeof 92 rated episodes
−1.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.6
1989First airedNovember 8, 1989
Guest stars
Lisa Dean Ryanas Wanda Plenn
David Selburgas Dr. Michaels
Linda Kleinas Nurse Klein
Mark Pellegrinoas Dude
Lesley Booneas Yvette
Anne Bloomas Ruth FavorTimothy Wayneas Cyclist
Crew
Stephen CraggDirector
Phil KellardWriter
Tom MooreWriter
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